Blindness & Light have never been content with fitting neatly into a box. As a collective spanning Anglesey to Yorkshire, with collaborators stretching as far as Japan and Argentina, their music thrives on independence, texture, and the refusal to play by traditional rules. Their latest single, “Your Solitude,” embodies everything that makes the project so vital: raw honesty wrapped in post-punk grit, yet carried by a melodic sensitivity that lingers long after the track fades.
Taken from their album I Dreamt I Had Insomnia, “Your Solitude” opens the B-side of the vinyl and has quickly asserted itself as one of the record’s standout moments. The song tells a story of quiet repression, of a friend silenced by social isolation, yearning for connection but trapped in the confines of solitude. Instead of treating that theme with despair, Blindness & Light channels it into a piece of music that feels both confrontational and compassionate, a mirror held up to the unspoken struggles so many carry.
Musically, the track balances the sharp, angular tension of post-punk with atmospheric undertones, creating a space where vulnerability and defiance coexist. Colin M. Potter’s vocals cut through with a commanding presence, while the rhythm section, driven by Melisa Dopazo’s bass and Glenn Welman’s percussion, anchors the song in an unrelenting pulse. Add Helen Reynolds’ backing textures, and “Your Solitude” feels like both a whisper and a rallying cry.
Already resonating across international airwaves, the single continues Blindness & Light’s growing momentum. Previous tracks from the album climbed the European Indie Music Chart, with multiple No. 1 placements, and “Your Solitude” only strengthens the collective’s global reach. It is proof that music without borders, created by like-minded individuals who prioritise expression over convention, can strike universal chords.
With each release, Blindness & Light reaffirm their mission: to remain unapologetically free. “Your Solitude” doesn’t just give voice to the lonely; it turns solitude into solidarity. In doing so, it reminds us that even in our quietest struggles, we are never truly alone.
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